text: PIAGGIO WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your scooter. Please read it carefully before riding the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle and it will serve you well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the scooter; should the scooter be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner. MP3 250 i.e. The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this manual require the use of special tools and/or particular technical knowledge: to carry out these operations refer to any authorised Dealer of Service Centres. 2 Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent damaging the environment. Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee. The signs that you see on this page are very important. They are used to highlight those parts of the booklet that should be read with particular care. As you can see, each sign consists of a different graphic symbol, making it quick and easy to locate the various topics. 3 4 INDEX VEHICLE...................................................................................... Dashboard................................................................................ Analogue instrument panel....................................................... Clock......................................................................................... Digital lcd display...................................................................... Maintenance icons................................................................ *MODE* button...................................................................... Key switch................................................................................. Locking the steering wheel.................................................... Releasing the steering wheel................................................ Switch direction indicators........................................................ Horn button............................................................................... Light switch............................................................................... Emergency flashing light button................................................ Start-up button.......................................................................... Engine stop button.................................................................... Front suspension unlock-lock switch........................................ The immobilizer system............................................................ Keys...................................................................................... Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led............................... Operation............................................................................... Programming the immobilizer system................................... Saddle opening remote control................................................. Remote control programming................................................ Accessing the fuel tank............................................................. The saddle................................................................................ Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment by remote control....................................................................... Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an emergency............................................................................. Opening of top box.................................................................... Identification.............................................................................. USE.............................................................................................. 7 9 10 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 20 20 21 22 22 24 25 Checks...................................................................................... Refuelling.................................................................................. Tyre pressure............................................................................ Shock absorbers adjustment.................................................... Running in................................................................................. Starting up the engine............................................................... Precautions........................................................................... Difficult start up......................................................................... Stopping the engine.................................................................. Stand......................................................................................... Automatic transmission............................................................. Safe driving............................................................................... Front suspension locking system.............................................. MAINTENANCE........................................................................... Engine oil level.......................................................................... Engine oil level check............................................................ Engine oil top-up................................................................... Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. Engine oil change.................................................................. Hub oil level.............................................................................. Tyres......................................................................................... Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ Removing the air filter............................................................... Air filter cleaning....................................................................... Cooling fluid level...................................................................... Checking the brake oil level...................................................... Braking system fluid top up................................................... Battery....................................................................................... Use of a new battery............................................................. Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... Fuses........................................................................................ Front light group........................................................................ Headlight adjustment............................................................. 26 27 28 28 29 5 30 31 33 34 35 36 39 39 40 40 41 41 44 49 50 50 50 50 51 52 54 55 56 56 57 58 58 60 60 61 61 66 66 Front direction indicators........................................................... Rear optical unit........................................................................ Number plate light..................................................................... Helmet compartment lighting bulb............................................ Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... Puncture.................................................................................... Periods of inactivity................................................................... Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... Kit equipment............................................................................ SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ Warnings................................................................................... PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE............................................... Scheduled maintenance table................................................... 70 70 72 72 73 73 74 75 75 81 85 87 88 91 92 6 MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 01 Vehicle 7 01_01 1 Vehicle 01_02 8 A = Ignition key-switch B = Starter button C = Throttle control D = Front brake lever E = Turn indicator switch F = Headlight switch G = Rear brake lever H = Horn button I = Engine cut-off switch L = Mode switch M = Emergency turn indicator switch N = Analogue instrument panel O = Indicator unit P = Bag hook Q = Digital instrument panel R = Front suspension locking-unlocking switch (if available) 9 1 Vehicle Dashboard (01_01, 01_02) 01_03 Analogue instrument panel (01_03) A = Led immobilizer / anti-theft device B= Speedometer with twin scale (km/h and mph) C = CLOCK switch D = Digital display E = Front suspension locking system warning light (if available) 1 Vehicle F = SET switch G = Rpm indicator 10 I = Warning light for helmet compartment courtesy light on L = Engine control telltale light and injection system failure warning light M = Low fuel warning light N = Engine stop warning light D= Turn indicator warning light P = Low oil pressure warning light Q = Front suspension locking system failure warning light (if available) R = Warning light for parking brake engaged C = High-beam warning light 11 1 Vehicle H = Fuel gauge 01_04 Clock (01_04) Pushing the «CLOCK» button for less than 1 second displays the following sequence: • TIME • DATE To set the clock push and hold the «CLOCK» button longer than 3 seconds. The numbers showing the hours will begin flashing. 1 Vehicle Set the hour using the «SET» button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the minutes numbers start flashing. Set the minutes using the «SET»button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the day numbers start flashing. 12 Set the month with the «SET» button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the year numbers start flashing. Set the year with the «SET» button. Press the «CLOCK » button again for 4 seconds to exit the adjustment menu. During the reset process, not pressing any buttons for a period longer than 8 seconds ends the process automatically and the display shows the modified time. Digital lcd display (01_05) A = Total odometer gauge B = «BELT» maintenance icon C = «SERVICE» maintenance icon D = Engine coolant temperature indicator E = Trip odometer gauge (A-B) and ambient temperature (selected with the MODE button) 01_05 F = TIME-DATE indicator G = Low fuel warning light H = Trip odometer gauge (B) I = Trip odometer gauge (A) L = Kilometre - mile indicator Maintenance icons 01_06 The icons signal the user that scheduled maintenance operations should be carried out. A flashing «SERVICE» icon signals the need to carry out the scheduled maintenance service. A flashing «BELT» icon signals the driving belt needs replacing. In any case, vehicle maintenance must be carried out at the kilometre service intervals recommended in this booklet. 13 1 Vehicle Set the day with the «SET» button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the month numbers start flashing. WARNING REFER TO THE «SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE» FOR FURTHER MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS *MODE* button (01_06) Pushing the «MODE» switch (N) for less than a second displays the following function sequence: 1. Trip odometer "A" 2. Trip odometer "B" 3. Ambient temperature "°" Push the «MODE» switch (N) for longer than 3 seconds to zero set the trip odometer Key switch (01_07, 01_08) 01_07 1. LOCK = Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device enabled. The parking brake cannot be released when pressed and cannot be pressed when released. 2. « OFF » = Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device disabled and enabled/disabled parking brake. 3. ON = Ready to start, non-extractable key, mechanical antitheft device disabled. 4. «HELMET COMPARTMENT OPENING» = Helmet compartment opening position. Press the key when in "OFF" or "ON" and turn it anticlockwise. 5. «FUEL TANK COVER OPENING» = Fuel tank cover opening position. Press the key when in "OFF" or "ON" and turn it clockwise. Locking the steering wheel 1 Vehicle Turn the handlebar to the left as far as it will go, turn the key to position "LOCK" and remove the key. Releasing the steering wheel Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF». 14 DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING. 01_08 Switch direction indicators (01_09) Lever towards "S" = Left turn indicator is switched on; Lever towards "D" = Right turn indicator is switched on; The lever «B» automatically returns to «0 » and the turn indicators remain on; press the lever to turn them off. 01_09 Horn button (01_10) Push the «C» button to sound the horn. 01_10 15 1 Vehicle CAUTION Light switch (01_11) 0 = Low-beam light 1 = High beam light 2 = Passing (flashing) 01_11 Emergency flashing light button (01_12) It enables the activation of the 4 turn indicators simultaneously. The control «M» can be enabled only with the key set to «ON», but once enabled, it keeps functioning even if the key is set to «OFF» or «LOCK». To disable this function, simply turn the key switch to «ON». 1 Vehicle 01_12 16 Turn the key to «ON». Turn the RUN/OFF switch to «RUN». Pull one of the two brake levers. Press the «G» switch to start the engine. Warning, in vehicles fitted with a suspension locking system, the vehicle will start but will remain at idling speed if the rider is not seated on the saddle in riding position. 01_13 Engine stop button (01_14) Functioning of the engine cut-off switch "I": 0 = OFF 1 = RUN 01_14 17 1 Vehicle Start-up button (01_13) Front suspension unlock-lock switch (01_15) The «F» switch engages and disengages the front suspension locking system in models where the system is available. As the topic is so complex, find the instructions for using this control in the Use chapter. 01_15 The immobilizer system In order to enhance theft protection, the scooter is equipped with a «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when the starter key is removed. Upon start-up, the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system allow the scooter to be started. Keys (01_16, 01_17, 01_18) 01_16 Two types of keys come with the vehicle. The red-handgrip key "A" is the "MASTER" key. Only a single copy of this key is supplied, which is necessary to program all your other keys and for your dealer to perform some maintenance operations. For this reason it is advised that it be used only in exceptional circumstances. The black key "B" (single copy supplied) is used for normal operations such as: - engine start up 1 Vehicle - open the rear glove-box and the saddle (with remote control) 01_17 Together with the two keys, you will be given a CODE CARD bearing the same code imprinted onto the two keys. 18 LOSING THE RED KEY PREVENTS ANY REPAIRS OF THE "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER" SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. WARNING 01_18 KEEP THE "CODE CARD" AND THE RED HANDGRIP KEY IN A SAFE PLACE (NOT ON YOUR VEHICLE). 01_19 19 1 Vehicle WARNING Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led (01_19) Activation of the "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER" system is signalled by a flashing «A» indicator. In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning. Should the signal led system break down in its flashing function, give information about the type of problem to an Authorised PiaggioGilera Service Centre. Operation Every time the starter key is removed in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position, the safety system activates the immobilizer system. Turning the key to "ON" disables the engine lock, provided that the safety system recognises the code transmitted by the key. If the code is not recognised, turn the key first to "OFF" and then to "ON"; if the lock cannot be disabled, try with the other key supplied (red-coloured). If the engine cannot be started, contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre, which is provided with the electronic equipment required to detect and repair the system. When additional keys are required, please note that data storage (up to 7 keys max.) must be done on all keys, both new ones and existing ones. Take the red-handgrip key and all the black keys supplied to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. The codes of keys not submitted for the new storage procedure are deleted from the memory. Any lost keys will therefore not be enabled to start the engine. WARNING 1 Vehicle EACH KEY HAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICH MUST BE STORED BY THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT. VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE KEY. 20 Programming the immobilizer system Below is described the procedure to follow for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER system and/or for storing other key codes. The programming procedure should be carried out with the engine stop switch set to «RUN». Procedure start - red key Insert the red-handgrip key in the switch key (in "OFF" position) and turn it to "ON". After 1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to "OFF" again and pull it out. Intermediate step - black key After pulling out the red key, insert the black key within 10 seconds and promptly turn it to «ON». After 1-3 seconds, turn the key to "OFF" again and pull it out. In this way, a maximum of 7 black keys can be programmed by repeating the above procedure keeping the indicated times. Final step - red key After pulling out the last black key, insert the red key again and turn it to "ON" (this operation should be performed within 10 seconds of pulling out the previous key). Leave it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to the «OFF» position. 21 1 Vehicle IF OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IS TRANSFERRED, THE RED-HANDGRIP KEY (AS WELL AS THE OTHER KEYS) AND THE "CODE CARD" MUST ALSO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW OWNER. Proper programming check Insert the red key disabling the transponder (i.e., tilt the key cap by 90°) and turn the key to "ON". Perform the engine start-up operation. Ensure that the engine does not start. Insert the black key and repeat the start-up operation. Check that engine starts. WARNING SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE RED KEY (WITH TRANSPONDER OFF), OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAMMING, REPEAT THE PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING. Saddle opening remote control (01_20, 01_21) 01_20 The scooter is fitted with a remote control to open the saddle. This remote control is supplied together with the keys and it has been programmed to control the opening device control unit at the manufacturing stage. If the remote control is lost, a new one can be requested and programmed at any Authorised Service Centre. The remote control is powered by inner batteries that get discharged after extended used; If the green LED turns on when the button is pressed, the remote control is working properly. You may need to replace the batteries if the remote control fails or if its range of operation is reduced. To separate the two halves of the remote control, insert the blade of a plain slot screwdriver at one point on the edge and slide it all around. When the remote control is open, remove the two batteries from the contact terminal. Install the two new CR1616 3V batteries with the positive pole facing the contact terminal. Reassemble the remote control by pressing the two clip-on halves gently with your fingers. To open the saddle without the remote control, follow the procedure described in the «Emergency Saddle Opening» section. 1 Vehicle Remote control programming 01_21 Follow these steps to program the remote controls: 1. Insert the remote control key to be programmed in the steering lock key block. 22 3 Wait 1 to 8 seconds. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for 4 times without removing the key. The control unit confirms the programming has been successfully executed by opening the saddle. WARNING TO STORE THE OTHER REMOTE CONTROLS TO MEMORY, (MAXIMUM 8), YOU NEED TO REPEAT THE WHOLE PROCEDURE AGAIN. FAILURE TO CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS WITHIN THE INDICATED TIMES WILL RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION OF THE PROCESS FOR PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE-CONTROLLED KEYS. WARNING AVOID PRESSING THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON MORE THAN ONCE WHEN FAR AWAY FROM THE SCOOTER. THE SYNCHRONISM BETWEEN THE REMOTE CONTROL AND THE RECEIVER CAN BE IMPAIRED. SHOULD THIS BE THE CASE, REPEAT THE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. DO NOT KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL IN PLACES WITH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 60° C THE BATTERY WILL RUN DOWN TOO QUICKLY. WARNING TO AVOID BATTERY DISCHARGE, THE SADDLE OPENING REMOTE CONTROL RADIO RECEIVER DEACTIVATES 7 DAYS AFTER THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. 23 1 Vehicle 2. Turn the key to «ON», press the button on the remote control, release the button, turn the key back to «OFF» from the «ON» position, all within 4 seconds. JUST TURN THE KEY TO «ON» TO REACTIVATE THE RECEIVER. Accessing the fuel tank (01_22, 01_23) To open the fuel tank cover, set the key to «OFF» or « ON», then press and turn it clockwise. 01_22 1 Vehicle 01_23 24 The saddle is supplied with a protection cover which may be used in case of rain. Lift the saddle and extract the cover from its housing, then extend it over the whole length of the saddle, starting from the front-end; do not over stretch the cover to avoid tearing the material; close the saddle. CAUTION 01_24 DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE PROTECTION COVER. 01_25 01_26 25 1 Vehicle The saddle (01_24, 01_25, 01_26) 01_27 Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment by remote control (01_27) When the key is in «LOCK» or «OFF» position you can open the saddle using the remote control. The saddle cannot be opened only when the key is set to "ON". 1 Vehicle WARNING OBJECTS INAPPROPRIATELY ARRANGED INSIDE THE HELMET COMPARTMENT MAY DEFORM THE SADDLE CAUSING THE COURTESY LIGHT TO REMAIN ON AND THIS WILL DISCHARGE THE BATTERY. IN ANY CASE, THE WARNING LIGHT "I" ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SIGNALS IF THE LIGHT IS ON OR OFF. 26 THE REMOTE CONTROL OPERATES WITHIN A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 3/5 METRES WITH FULLY CHARGED BATTERIES. WHEN YOU ARE NEAR THE SCOOTER, HANDLE THE REMOTE CONTROL CAREFULLY SO AS TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL OPENING OF THE SADDLE. REFER TO THE «OPENING THE SADDLE WITH REMOTE CONTROL» SECTION TO REPLACE BATTERIES. Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an emergency (01_28, 01_29) If the remote control battery or the vehicle battery is discharged, follow these steps to open the saddle: 1. Open the rear case with the key switch 2. Softly press with your hand on the point shown in the photo and in the sense indicated by the arrow inside the helmet compartment until the saddle closing device springs 01_28 01_29 27 1 Vehicle WARNING Opening of top box (01_30) With the switch set to «OFF» or «ON», press the key and turn it anticlockwise, towards position «4». 01_30 Identification (01_31, 01_32) The identification registration numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and engine "B" respectively, followed by a number. These numbers must always be indicated on spare parts requests. To read the chassis number, remove the relevant port "A" in the helmet compartment. We recommend checking that the chassis registration number stamped on the vehicle corresponds with that on the vehicle documentation. CAUTION 01_31 1 Vehicle BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE, ETC.). 01_32 28 MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 02 Use 29 Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1. There is enough fuel in the fuel tank. 2. The correct fluid level for front and rear brakes. 3. That tyres are properly inflated. 4. The correct functioning of tail lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stop light and license plate light. 5. The correct functioning of front and rear brakes. 6. The oil level in the gearcase. 7. The engine oil level. 8. The coolant level. 2 Use 02_01 30 2 Use 02_02 Refuelling (02_01, 02_02) Fuel: Open the access door to the fuel tank cap and remove the cap«T». Recommended fuel: Unleaded petrol (95 octane min.). The instrument «H» indicates fuel level and the warning light «M» indicates the reserve. WARNING SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL. PETROL IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE. 31 DO NOT SMOKE AND KEEP OPEN FLAMES AT A DISTANCE:FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT INHALE FUEL FUMES. DO NOT ALLOW PETROL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE OR ANY PLASTIC PARTS. CAUTION PETROL DAMAGES THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE BODYWORK. WARNING DO NOT RIDE WITH THE FUEL TANK ALMOST EMPTY, LACK OF FUEL CAN DAMAGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CAUTION USING NON-RECOMMENDED PETROL REDUCES THE EFFICIENCY OF THE EXHAUST AND FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS. 2 Use CAUTION DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE TO THE COMPLETE EXHAUSTION OF THE FUEL; IN THE EVENT THAT THIS SHOULD OCCUR, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE. TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO OFF AND TOP-UP THE TANK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES COULD DAMAGE THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. 32 2 Use WARNING IT IS HIGHLY INADVISABLE TO REFUEL USING METHODS OTHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMPS. IF PETROL IS NOT COMPLETELY CLEAN, IT CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FILTERS. CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. Characteristic Fuel tank capacity Tank capacity: ~12 l (approximate value) Fuel reserve 2 l (approx.) Tyre pressure (02_03) Check the tyre pressure and wear periodically (roughly every 500 km). The tyres are equipped with wear indicators; the tyres should be replaced as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread. Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the side or irregular tread wear; if this occurs, go to an authorised workshop or at least a workshop equipped to perform the replacement. 02_03 33 CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCORRECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RIDING DANGEROUS. TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. Characteristic Front tyre pressure (rider) Front tyre pressure (rider): 1.6 bar Front tyre pressure (rider and passenger) Front tyre pressure (rider and passenger): 1.8 bar Rear tyre pressure (rider) Rear tyre pressure (rider): 2 bar Rear wheel pressure (rider and passenger): Rear tyre pressure (rider and passenger): 2.4 bar Shock absorbers adjustment (02_04) The preloading of the springs can be adjusted to 4 positions using the ring nut located in the lower part of the shock absorbers and the specific spanner supplied. Position 1: Minimum preload: driver only Position 2 medium preloading: driver only 2 Use Position 3 medium preloading: rider and passenger Position 4: Maximum preload: driver, passenger, and luggage. 02_04 34 CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT CORRECTLY SET FOR THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER, COULD REDUCE THE COMFORT OF THE RIDE AND THE PRECISION OF THE STEERING. WARNING WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERATION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES. WARNING WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT TO ADJUST BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS WITH DIFFERENT PRELOADING Running in DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAX. SPEED. AVOID OPENING THE THROTTLE GRIP COMPLETELY OR KEEPING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE FIRST 1000 KM INCREASE SPEED PROGRESSIVELY, IF POSSIBLE, UNTIL THE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IS OBTAINED. 35 2 Use In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit. CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE RULES LISTED ABOVE. 02_05 2 Use Starting up the engine (02_05) The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut-off system, activated by the emergency cut-off switch. The engine cannot be started if the ignition cut-off switch is in the OFF position 36 The scooter is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that starting is effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; to start-off from still, progressively twist the throttle grip. The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel pump that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started. To start the vehicle, before pressing the starter button «B», pull and keep pulled the front brake lever «D» or the rear brake lever «G» that operates the corresponding ignition consent switches. Besides, if the vehicle has a front suspension locking system, a sensor placed under the saddle will prevent vehicle motion, but not ignition, if the rider is not seated in riding position. 1. Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the ground. 2. Maintain the throttle "C" completely untwisted. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch "A" and turn it onto the ON position. 4. Make sure that the "I" switch is set onto the ON position. 5. Pull either the front, "D", or rear brake lever, "G", while pressing the starter button "B". WARNING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN WHEN THE THROTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE CAREFULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY. CAUTION DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC. 37 2 Use A running engine automatically switches off when the ignition cut-off switch is set to OFF. CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE SCOOTER, THAT THE EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. CAUTION DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT. CAUTION NEITHER PUSH THE STARTER BUTTON NOR TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO «ON» WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY SINCE THE START-UP SYSTEM MAY GET DAMAGED. WARNING 2 Use NEVER TRY TO START-UP THE ENGINE WITH THE THROTTLE GRIP TWISTED. THIS MAY LEAD TO LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TO ROLLOVER, WITH CONSEQUENT SERIOUS OR, IN SOME CASES, LETHAL INJURIES. 38 2 Use Precautions CAUTION NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED EXCESSIVE REVOLUTIONS, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE ENGINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD. WARNING AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED, DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS. Difficult start up In the rare case of flooding the engine, to facilitate start-up, it is possible to try to put the vehicle into action with the gas hand grip partially or completely open. It is however necessary, once the engine is started, to take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to determine the cause of this problem and to re-establish the vehicle proper functioning. 39 Stopping the engine (02_06) Fully untwist the throttle grip, then rotate the key in the switch «A » to «KEY OFF» (extractable key). CAUTION 02_06 DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE SCOOTER, THAT THE EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. CAUTION DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT. Stand (02_07) CENTRE STAND With your foot push the projection of the centre stand «F » while lifting the vehicle backwards, holding onto the side handles. 2 Use 02_07 40 To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to provide the best performance (acceleration and consumption) while riding on both flat roads and uphill. If you have to stop on an uphill slope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) use only the brake to keep the vehicle still, leaving the engine running at idle speed. Using the engine to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat, due to the friction of the clutch masses against the capstan. Besides, avoid accelerating with the hand brake engaged. It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage (besides those previously indicated) like driving uphill fully laden on steep slopes or starting off with driver and passenger at slopes greater than 25%. Observe the following precautions if the clutch overheats: 1. Do not continue riding in such conditions. 2. Let the clutch cool down with the engine at idle speed for a few minutes. Safe driving In the following we offer some simple advice, that will allow for the daily use of your scooter in greater safety and peace of mind. Your skill and your mechanical knowledge are the basis of a safe ride. We recommend trying out the vehicle in traffic - free zones, in order to acquire a good knowledge of the vehicle it self. 1. Before riding off, remember to put on your helmet and fasten it correctly. 2.Reduce speed on rough roads and drive with care. 3. After driving on a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes, the braking effect is initially lower. In these conditions, it is a good idea to apply the brakes from time to time. 4. Avoid riding off by mounting the scooter when resting on the support. In any case, the rear wheel should not be turning when in comes into contact with the ground, in order to avoid abrupt departures. 41 2 Use Automatic transmission 5. If driving over roads affected by sand, mud, snow mixed with salt, etc. we recommend cleaning the brake disc with a non-corrosive detergent frequently in order to prevent corrosive particles from building up in the holes, which may cause early break pad wear. CAUTION ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS AND CERTAIN MEDICATIONS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAUTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY ACCIDENTS RIDE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER ADDING ACCESSORIES AND WHILE CARRYING LUGGAGE. ADDING ACCESSORIES AND LUGGAGE CAN REDUCE THE VEHICLE'S STABILITY, PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY DURING USE. WARNING NEVER RIDE THE SCOOTER EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORIES (TOP BOX AND/ OR WINDSHIELD) AT A SPEED HIGHER THAN 100 km/h. THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCESSORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW. 2 Use IF THERE SHOULD BE NOT-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN ABNORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD BE REDUCED FURTHER. 42 2 Use CAUTION DO NOT ADJUST THE MIRRORS WHILE RIDING. THIS COULD CAUSE YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CAUTION ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ALTERATIONS TO ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BY LAW, AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE AND DANGEROUS FOR RIDING. 43 02_08 Front suspension locking system (02_08, 02_09, 02_10, 02_11, 02_12) The following point corresponds only to versions with front suspension locking system. The front suspension locking system simply prevents vehicle tilting when the "T" switch is pressed. The vehicle can be stopped without your feet touching the ground. The warning light "E" starts flashing when the key switch is set to "ON". This means that the system is enabled for locking activation. 2 Use 02_09 When the "T" switch is turned to "1", a continuous sound alarm signals that the locking system is engaged and, at the same time, the warning light "E" turns steadily on. 44 Engaging tilt locking is possible only if the following conditions occur at the same time: • • • • 02_10 Throttle completely untwisted Engine rpm below 2500rpm Vehicle speed below 10 km/h Locking system WARNING light "Q" off (the system has not detected failures) If one of these conditions is not fulfilled, the warning light "E" remains off and locking cannot be engaged (in normal riding conditions, the warning light "E" is off). With engine on, system locked and warning light "E" on, the suspension locking system is disengaged automatically and the warning light "E" turns off when the throttle is twisted to start the ride. 02_11 For riders' safety, the vehicle has a rider detection sensor in the saddle which enables the system to prevent vehicle motion and suspension unlocking (in case of locked suspension) when the rider is not properly seated in riding position: in such case, the WARNING light «Q» turns on steadily CAUTION THE RIDER DETECTION SENSOR IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PART OF THE SADDLE. AVOID PLACING BAGS OR HEAVY OBJECTS ACCIDENTALLY ON THE SADDLE. 02_12 NOT OBSERVING THIS RULE MAY MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD AND RELEASE THE SUSPENSION LOCKING SYSTEM EVEN IF THE RIDER IS NOT SEATED, BY SIMPLY TWISTING THE THROTTLE. THE VEHICLE COULD FALL ACCIDENTALLY AS A CONSEQUENCE. 45 2 Use When the "T" switch is turned to "2", an intermittent sound alarm signals that the locking system is disengaged and, at the same time, the warning light "E" starts flashing again. Warning light "E" turns on to start riding. This means that the system allows for vehicle tilting. WARNING EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, MAKE SURE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOCKING SYSTEM IS ENGAGED. OTHERWISE, PLACE YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UPRIGHT. WARNING AVOID USING THE LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN RIDING THE VEHICLE ALONG IRREGULAR ROADS OR ROADS WITH OBSTACLES(E.G. ROAD HUMPS, SIDEWALK, ETC.). IN CASE OF ENGINE FAILURE (DISCHARGED BATTERY) AVOID PULLING THE VEHICLE WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED. WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE OFF, AVOID MOVING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 5 Km/h. WARNING IF THE RIDER IS NOT SEATED ON THE SADDLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE LOCKING SYSTEM IS ENGAGED, AVOID OPERATING THE THROTTLE CONTROL PURPOSELESSLY AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. 2 Use CAUTION DO NOT RIDE DOWNHILL WITH THE SUSPENSION LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE KEY SWITCH SET TO OFF. 46 Warning light "R" on the instrument panel turns on when the hand brake is engaged. When the hand brake is engaged and the key switch is turned to "1", the safety system that prevents the hand brake from getting released is activated. To release the hand brake, turn the key switch to "2" or "3". If the switch is set to "1" , the hand brake can also be engaged. If the WARNING light "Q" turns on (flashes), it means that there is a failure in the front suspension locking system. Therefore, it is necessary to take your vehicle to a Piaggio Service Center. If the front suspension is locked, it can be unlocked by quickly operating the"T" switch twice to the unlocking position "2". Once the suspension is unlocked, the vehicle can be normally used, except for the locking system which will be disengaged. For some cases of failure, the vehicle speed is auto-limited to 30 Km/h. This automatic procedure is activated to enhance safety until the failure is eliminated. Always contact a Piaggio Service Center If the continuous sound alarm is activated when the WARNING light "Q" turns on (steadily), try unlocking the system by operating the "T" switch twice to the unlocking position "2". If it cannot be unlocked, take your vehicle to a Piaggio Service Center at once. 47 2 Use With the vehicle off and the suspension locking system engaged, it is possible to get off the scooter without using the stand. For safety reasons, it is recommended to press the hand brake lever shown in the figure, moving it form "0" to "1". 48 2 Use MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 03 Maintenance 49 Engine oil level 03_01 In 4T engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, main bearings and thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage to the engine itself. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the conditions of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all the time, oil consumption increases). The replacement frequencies provided for by the maintenance programme are defined, depending on the total contents of oil in the engine and average consumption measured following standardised methods. In order to prevent any problems, we recommend checking oil level more frequently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off on long journeys. The vehicle is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warning light on the instrument panel. Engine oil level check (03_01) 03_02 Every time the scooter is used, a visual check should be made on the level of the engine oil when the engine is cold. The oil level should be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the level bar; the check must be made with the scooter upright, resting on the centre stand. If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check it is necessary to wait at least 10 minutes after the engine has been stopped, so as to get the correct level. Engine oil top-up 3 Maintenance Any topping up with oil must be carried out after the oil level check by adding oil, but never exceeding the MAX level. The topping up of the level between MIN and MAX requires approx. 200 cc of oil. Every 5000 km, however, the engine oil level should be checked and topped up, if necessary, at an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. Warning light (insufficient oil pressure) 03_03 The vehicle is equipped with a warning light that lights up when the key is turned to the «ON». However, this light should switch off once the engine has been started. If the light comes on while braking, at idle speed or while turning a corner, it is necessary to check the oil level and top it up if required. If after having topped50 Engine oil change (03_02, 03_03) The oil and cartridge filter "C" must be changed after 1,000 km and every 10,000 km at an authorised Piaggio service centre. The engine should be emptied by draining the oil from the drainage cap "B" of the gauze filter on the flywheel side. In order to facilitate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/dipstick. Since a certain quantity of oil remains in the circuit still, the top-up should be carried out with around 600 ÷ 650 cc of oil from cap "A". Then start up the scooter, leave it running for a few minutes and switch it off: after five minutes, check the level and if necessary top up without exceeding the MAX. level. The cartridge filter must be replaced at every oil change. For top up and change, use new oil of the recommended type. WARNING RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH INADEQUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE. WARNING EXCESSIVE OIL LEVEL AT TOP-UPS CAN LEAD TO SCALE FORMATION AND VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING. CAUTION USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE, 51 3 Maintenance up the oil, the warning light still comes on while braking, at idle speed or while turning a corner, it will be necessary to take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre. AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF SPENT OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY. CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. Recommended products AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Engine oil SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA Synthetic oil Hub oil level (03_04, 03_05) Check the oil in the rear hub. (oil content ~ 250 cc). To check the rear hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1) Rest the vehicle onto its centre stand, on level ground. 03_04 2) Unscrew the dipstick «A», dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it screwing it fully into place. 3) Pull out the dipstick to control that the oil level reaches the second notch from the bottom, as indicated by the arrow in figure, this is the correct level and must remain constant at all times. 3 Maintenance 4) Screw the dipstick back in, checking that it is correctly locked in place. N.B. 03_05 The notches on the hub oil level dipstick, except for the one indicating the "MAX" level, refer to other models by the manufacturer and have no specific function for this model. 52 RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CONTAMINATED OR IMPROPER LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. CAUTION USED OIL CAN HARM THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS. CAUTION AN EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF OIL CAN LEAD TO LEAKAGE, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE WHEEL TO GET DIRTY. CAUTION WHEN REPLACING THE HUB OIL DO NOT LET THE OIL COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC. CAUTION FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT ANY AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY. 53 3 Maintenance CAUTION Characteristic Rear hub oil 250 cc Tyres (03_06) WARNING THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS. 03_06 Characteristic Front tyre pressure (rider) Front tyre pressure (rider): 1.6 bar Front tyre pressure (rider and passenger) Front tyre pressure (rider and passenger): 1.8 bar Rear tyre pressure (rider) Rear tyre pressure (rider): 2 bar Rear wheel pressure (rider and passenger): 3 Maintenance Rear tyre pressure (rider and passenger): 2.4 bar 54 Remove the port on the right-hand side panel of the vehicle by undoing the clamping screw and using a small screwdriver in the rear recess shown in the figure, then do the following : 1. Disconnect spark plug HV wire cap "A"; 2. Unscrew the spark plug using the wrench supplied. ; 3. When refitting, place the spark plug in the hole at the due inclination and tighten it by hand until it is finger tight; 03_07 4. Only use the wrench to lock it in place; 5. Place hood«A» fully over the spark plug. 6. Refit the port making sure the rear hook is inserted. WARNING THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 20,000 KM. USE OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS OR ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS DIFFERING FROM THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE. N.B. THE USE OF SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THE INDICATED TYPE OR OF SHIELDLESS SPARK PLUG CAPS CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES. Electric characteristic Spark plug CHAMPION RG4 PHP Electrode gap 55 3 Maintenance Spark plug dismantlement (03_07) 0.7 ÷ 0.8 mm Removing the air filter (03_08) Proceed as follows: Undo the clamping screws «A» (two of which are on the knob-type head) and remove the air-box cover. 03_08 Air filter cleaning 1. Wash the sponge with water and neutral soap. 2. Dry it with a clean cloth and small blasts of compressed air. 3. Impregnate the sponge with a mixture of 50% petrol and 50% specified oil. 4. Gently squeeze the filter element, let it drip and then refit it. CAUTION 3 Maintenance IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS IT IS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE CONTROLS OF THE AIR FILTER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. Recommended products AGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness 56 The engine cooling system operates by forcing circulation of fluid. The cooling circuit contains about 2 litres of coolant consisting of a mixture of 50% de-ionised water and glycol ethylene-based antifreeze solution with corrosion inhibitors. Recommended coolant, supplied with already mixed and ready for use fluid. For proper functioning of the engine, the coolant temperature must be between the 4th and 7th lit segment, as indicated by the instrument «D» on the digital instrument panel. When the 9th lights up, the icon and all the segments start flashing; stop the engine, let it cool down and check the fluid level; if the result is normal, take your vehicle to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. 03_09 The fluid inspection should be carried out every 6,000 km when the engine is cold,following the methods indicated below. a) Rest the vehicle in vertical position on the stand and remove the screw of the expansion tank cap shown in the photo b) Remove the expansion tank cover "A", turning in anticlockwise direction. c) Look inside the expansion tank; the fluid level must always be between the min and the max level d) If the coolant level is near the minimum mark, top up when the engine is cold. 03_10 If it is necessary to top up the coolant frequently, or if the expansion tank is completely dry, you should look for the cause in the cooling system. It is therefore indispensable to have the cooling system checked at an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. The coolant should be replaced every 2 years. Take your vehicle to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre for this operation. N.B. SHOULD THE 9th SEGMENT OF THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR COME ON DURING A NON-DEMANDING RIDE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND LET IT COOL DOWN. THEN CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL; IF THE LEVEL IS OK, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. 03_11 57 3 Maintenance Cooling fluid level (03_09, 03_10, 03_11, 03_12) WARNING IN ORDER TO AVOID BURNS, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION TANK CAP WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT. WARNING 03_12 IN ORDER TO AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKS WHILE RIDING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL NEVER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM VALUE. IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE ENGINE, IT IS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE RADIATOR GRILLE CLEAN. Recommended products SPECIAL AGIP PERMANENT fluid coolant Monoethylene glycol-based antifreeze fluid, CUNA NC 956-16 Checking the brake oil level (03_13) The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebars. Proceed as follows: 1. Place the scooter on its centre stand and make sure the handlebar is centred; 3 Maintenance 2. Check the fluid through the specific sight glass «C». A certain lowering of the level is caused by wear on the pads. Should the level appear to be below the minimum mark, please contact an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer in order to have braking system thoroughly checked. 03_13 Braking system fluid top up (03_14) Proceed as follows: 58 This procedure applies to the rear brake pump top-up operation; follow the same procedure for the front brake pump. Under normal climatic conditions, the brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years. This operation must be carried out by trained technicians; please contact your nearest PIAGGIO dealer or an authorised service centre. 03_14 WARNING ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS. COOLING SYSTEM FLUIDS ARE HIGHLY CORROSIVE. MAKE SURE THAT IT DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTWORK . CAUTION AVOID CONTACT OF BRAKE FLUID WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF CONTACT, RINSE WITH WATER. THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, THAT IS, IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR. IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKING FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, IT WILL LEAD TO INEFFICIENT BRAKING. NEVER USE BRAKING FLUID KEPT IN CONTAINERS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN OPENED, OR PARTIALLY USED. Recommended products AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid FMVSS DOT 4 Synthetic fluid 59 3 Maintenance Loosen the fixing screws "B" and lift the plastic cover "A" in order to access the brake reservoir. Loosen the two fixing screws and remove the reservoir cover; top-up with the recommended fluid without exceeding the 'MAX.' mark. Battery (03_15) To access the battery, proceed as follows: 1. Place the scooter on its centre stand; 2. Open the saddle, following the previously described procedure; 3. Remove the two fasteners "A" and the cover "B". WARNING 03_15 IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCONNECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. Use of a new battery Make sure that the terminals are connected correctly. CAUTION DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 3 Maintenance WARNING SPENT BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS. 60 If the vehicle has not been used for long periods, it is necessary to periodically recharge the battery, bearing in mind that the battery tends to go completely flat within around three months. The battery must be recharged with a current load equal to 1/10 of the battery rated capacity (~ 1A ), for a period not longer than 8 hours. For this operation contact an Authorised Service Centre. When refitting a removed battery, make sure that all terminals are properly connected. Fuses (03_16, 03_17, 03_18) The electrical system has twelve fuses divided in two fuse boxes to protect the different installation circuits. One of them is inside the battery compartment and the other is at the right internal side of the footrest. To be able to reach, loosen the screw "A" and remove the plastic cover. The chart shows the position and characteristics of the fuses in the vehicle. CAUTION 03_16 BEFORE REPLACING THE BLOWN FUSE, FIND AND SOLVE THE FAILURE THAT CAUSED IT TO BLOW. NEVER TRY TO REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ANY OTHER MATERIAL (E.G., A PIECE OF ELECTRIC WIRE). 03_17 61 3 Maintenance Long periods of inactivity 03_18 FUSE TABLE Fuse No. 1 Capacity: 30A Protected regulator circuits:Voltage Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 2 Capacity: 20A Protected circuits:batterypowered fuse No. 7, live fuses No. 8 - No. 9 - No.10 - No.11 Location:battery compartment 3 Maintenance Fuse No. 3 (if present) Capacity: 20A Protected circuits:parking control ECU Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 4 Capacity: 15 A 62 3 Maintenance Protected circuits:Batterypowered saddle opening switch, glove-box lighting, headlight, emergency turn indicator Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 5 Capacity: 15 A Protected circuits:Batterypowered injection loads, electrical fan Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 6 Capacity: 3A Protected circuits:Batterypowered injection control unit Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 7 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits:Batterypowered instrument panel Location:footrest Fuse No. 8 Capacity: 10A Protected circuits:Live stop and start lights Location:footrest Fuse No. 9 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits:live passing and horn 63 Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 10 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits:Live injection, electrical fan remote control antenna, injection loads remote control Location:footrest Fuse No. 11 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits:Live ECU parking lever, antitheft device, instrument panel, headlight remote control, horn remote control Location:footrest Fuse No. 12 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits:Live turn indicator, saddle opening switch, tail lights, panel lighting Location:footrest 3 Maintenance LIGHT BULBS TABLE Low-beam bulb Type: HALOGEN (H1) Power: 12V - 55W Quantity: 1 64 Type: HALOGEN (H1) 3 Maintenance High-beam light bulb Power: 12V - 55W Quantity: 1 Helmet compartment light bulb Type: CYLINDRIC Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1 Rear turn indicator bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 2 RHS + 2 LHS Rear tail light bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS Stop light bulb Type: SPHERICAL Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 2 License plate light bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1 Front turn indicator bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS 65 Front tail light bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 3W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS Instrument panel bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 2W Quantity: 4 Front light group (03_19, 03_20, 03_21, 03_22, 03_23, 03_24, 03_25, 03_26, 03_27) To remove the front headlight assembly, proceed as follows: 03_19 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the Piaggio clip-on badge Remove the screw «A» and the headlight assembly central cover Remove the two headlamp upper fixing screws «B» Remove the two grille front fixing screws «C » Remove the two screws «D» located under the grille Remove the two screws «E» located inside the front shield Remove the grille Remove the two headlight lower fixing screws «F» Take out the front headlight assembly Refit the components following the above operations in reversed order 3 Maintenance WARNING HIGH AND LOW BEAM LIGHT ARE OF THE HALOGEN TYPE: DO NOT TOUCH WITH YOUR FINGERS TO AVOID DAMAGING THEIR FUNCTION. 03_20 Headlight adjustment (03_28, 03_29) Proceed as follows: 66 2. Remove the headlight assembly central cover 3. Turn on the headlight and check that the limit of the projected light beam is not over 9/10 or below 7/10 of the distance from the ground to the centre of the vehicle headlight; 4. Otherwise, adjust the headlight with the screws«A» indicated in the figure 03_21 N.B. THE ABOVE PROCEDURE COMPLIES WITH THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS REGARDING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT BEAMS. REFER TO THE STATUTORY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN EVERY COUNTRY WHERE THE vehicle IS USED. 03_22 03_23 67 3 Maintenance 1. Position the unloaded vehicle, in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure, on a flat surface 10 m away from a half-lit white screen; ensure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen; 03_24 3 Maintenance 03_25 03_26 68 3 Maintenance 03_27 03_28 03_29 69 Front direction indicators (03_30, 03_31) To remove the front turn indicator bulb, turn the bulb holder«A» anticlockwise and remove it from its fitting. 03_30 03_31 Rear optical unit (03_32, 03_33, 03_34, 03_35) Open the rear case cover, remove the two screws «D», and then, the other four fixing screws «D» to pull out the headlight assembly from its fitting. Follow this procedure to remove the bulbs: 3 Maintenance Remove the snap-on bulbs «B». Remove the bulbs «A» on the bayonet by turning them 30° clockwise. 03_32 70 3 Maintenance 03_33 03_34 03_35 71 Number plate light (03_36, 03_37) Open the rear case and remove the rubber «A» shown in the figure without damaging the plastic parts. Next, slide off the bulb holder. Remove the bulb afterwards. 03_36 03_37 Helmet compartment lighting bulb (03_38) 3 Maintenance Open the rear boot and insert a small plain slot screwdriver in the lateral notch to detach the snap-on glass "D", then replace the bulb. 03_38 72 The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame. 03_39 Front and rear disc brake The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes. For this reason it is not necessary to adjust the brakes. An excessively elastic brake lever stroke may indicate the presence of air in the braking circuit or a failure in the braking system. In this case, mainly due to the importance of brakes to guarantee safe riding conditions, the vehicle should be taken to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer. CAUTION THE BRAKING ACTION SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1/3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE. CAUTION HAVE THE BRAKE PADS CHECKED BY THE DEALER ACCORDING TO THE CHECKS SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEM DURING OPERATION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKED BY A PIAGGIO DEALER OR AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. AFTER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS, DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL 73 3 Maintenance Rear-view mirrors (03_39) YOU HAVE OPERATED THE BRAKE LEVER SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLUNGERS TO SETTLE AND THE LEVER STROKE TO BE SET TO THE CORRECT POSITION. CAUTION THE PRESENCE OF SAND, MUD, SNOW MIXED WITH SALT, ETC. ON THE ROAD, CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE DURATION OF THE BRAKE PADS. IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS, WE RECOMMEND WASHING THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY WHEN RIDING IN THESE ROAD CONDITIONS. Puncture The vehicle is equipped with tubeless tyres (without inner tube). In the event of a puncture, contrary to the situation with a tyre with inner tube, the tyre deflates more slowly, resulting in a greater steering safety. In the event of a puncture, it is admissible to make an emergency repair using an "inflate and repair" spray can. For a final repair, take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer. The replacement of a tyre involves removing the wheel in question. Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer for these operations. CAUTION 3 Maintenance TO USE THE "INFLATE AND REPAIR" SPRAY PROPERLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGING. 74 THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS. Periods of inactivity We recommend carrying out the following operations: 1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas; 2. Be careful to rest the vehicle on its centre stand disabling the front suspension locking system; 3. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, add 1÷2 cc of oil through the opening (adding more oil may damage the engine). Operate the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly, then insert the spark plug again; 4. Empty all fuel; spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal parts; keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges; 5. For the battery, follow the procedures described in the «Battery» section. Recommended products AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle control) Oil for 4-stroke engines Cleaning the vehicle In order to soften the dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces, use a low pressure jet of water. Once softened, mud and dirt must be removed with a soft sponge for bodywork soaked in lots of water and "shampoo" (2-4% of car shampoo in water). 75 3 Maintenance WARNING Then rinse abundantly with water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the outside of the engine, use petroleum, a brush and clean cloths. Petroleum can damage paintwork. Remember that any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing CAUTION DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER. THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED AT A WASH STATION EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM. CAUTION PER IL LAVAGGIO DEL MOTORE E DEL VEICOLO É SCONSIGLIATO L'UTILIZZO DELL'IDROPULITRICE; NEL CASO CHE NON SIA POSSIBILE EFFETTUARE TALE OPERAZIONE IN UN ALTRO MODO, É NECESSARIO: • USARE SOLAMENTE IL GETTO A VENTAGLIO. • NON AVVICINARE LA LANCIA A MENO DI 2 FT (60 CM). • NON USARE ACQUA A TEMPERATURE SUPERIORI A 100° F (40°C). • NON UTILIZZARE IL GETTO AD ALTA PRESSIONE. • NON UTILIZZARE IL LAVAGGIO A VAPORE. • NON INDIRIZZARE IL GETTO DIRETTAMENTE VERSO: IL MOTORE, I CABLAGGI ELETTRICI, LE FERITOIE DI RAFFREDDAMENTO DEL COPERCHIO TRASMISSIONE E DEL COPERCHIO CHIOCCIOLA. 3 Maintenance CAUTION NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT AS THE SHAMPOO COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF. NEVER USE 76 STARTING FAILURE Emergency switch in «OFF» Set the switch back to «ON» Fuse blown Replace the blown fuse and have the vehicle checked by an Authorised Service Centre. IGNITION PROBLEM Faulty spark plug Contact an Authorised Service Centre. Faulty ignition / injection control unit. Contact an Authorised Service Centre. Faulty coil. Due to the presence of Contact an Authorised Service high voltage, this check should Centre. only be carried out by an expert. LACK OF COMPRESSION Loosen spark plug. Screw in the spark plug tightly 77 3 Maintenance CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL, PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES, IN ORDER NOT TO DAMAGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. USING SILICONE-BASED WAX CAN DAMAGE THE PAINTED SURFACES, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE COLOUR (SATIN COLOURS). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE . Cylinder head loose, piston gas rings worn. Contact an Authorised Service Centre. Valve stuck Contact an Authorised Service Centre. HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty. Clean with water and shampoo and impregnate with petrol and specific oil (section «Removing the air filter») INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Greasy disc. Worn pads. Faulty Contact an Authorised Service braking system. Presence of air in Centre. the front and rear brake circuit. INEFFICIENT SUSPENSIONS 3 Maintenance Shock absorber fault, oil leak, end Contact an Authorised Service buffer damaged; shock absorber Centre. preloading incorrectly set IRREGULAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Variator rollers and/or driving belt damaged Contact an Authorised Service Centre. 78 3 Maintenance STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease 79 80 3 Maintenance MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 04 Technical data 81 04_01 4 Technical data MP3 250 I.E. TECHNICAL DATA Electronic ignition inductive, high efficiency integrated with the injection system, with variable timing and separate HV coil. Fuel supply throttle valve dia. 32 mm and single injector Transmission With automatic expandable pulley variator with torque server, V belt, self-ventilating automatic centrifugal dry clutch, gear reduction unit and transmission 82 Lubrication Engine lubrication with lobe pump (inside crankcase) controlled by a chain with double filter: mesh and paper. Cooling Forced fluid circulation, with engine driven pump; 3-way thermostat to pump intake. Front suspension The tilt mechanism is composed of an articulated parallelogram suspension with die-cast aluminium control arms and two side headstocks plus shock absorbers with hydraulic locking system. Rear suspension Single arm with two double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers and preloading adjustable to 4 positions. Front wheel Alloy rims: 12" x 3.00" Rear wheel Alloy rim: 12"x 3.50" Front tyre Without inner tube 120/70-12" 51P Rear tyre Without inner tube: 130/70-12" 62P Front brake Ø 240 mm double disk with hydraulic control activated by the handlebar right-hand lever. Rear brake Ø 240 mm disc brake with hydraulic control activated by the handlebar left-side lever. Chassis Tubular and sheet steel. 4 Technical data housing with forced air circulation cooling. 83 Kerb weight 224 ± 5 Kg bearing 410 kg Max. speed 125 km/h Air filter Sponge impregnated with fuel mixture (50% SELENIA air filter oil and 50% unleaded petrol). Fuel tank capacity Tank capacity: ~12 l (approximate value) Fuel reserve ~ 2.0 l (approximate value) Cooling circuit Capacity: ~ 2.0 l Rear hub oil 250 cc Exhaust muffler Twin three-way catalytic converter 4 Technical data MP3 250 I.E. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine single-cylinder four stroke Bore x stroke 72 x 60 mm Cubic capacity 244.29 cm³ Compression ratio 10.5 - 11.5 : 1 Ignition advance (before TDC) variable (integrated into the ignition system) Spark plug CHAMPION RG 4 PHP Valve clearance intake: 0.10 mm discharge: 0.15 mm Engine oil Capacity: 1.3 l (dry) ; 1.2 l (when changing oil and filter) 84 One box-spanner; one lever for box-spanner; one twin screwdriver; one flat wrench 13 mm; one special spanner for adjusting the rear shock absorbers one plastic gripper for removing the fuses. The tools are stored under the saddle in the compartment provided. To open it, release the catch shown in the figure. 04_02 85 4 Technical data Kit equipment (04_02) 86 4 Technical data MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 05 Spare parts and accessories 87 05_01 Warnings (05_01) WARNING 5 Spare parts and accessories TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND TO GUARANTEE PROPER STABILITY, PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY, RIDE THE VEHICLE VERY CAREFULLY WHEN IT IS FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS. WARNING IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER. THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS RENDERS THE WARRANTY VOID. 88 PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOGNISED AND GUARANTEED FOR USE. IT IS THEREFORE ESSENTIAL, IN ORDER TO CHOOSE AND MOUNT THE ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY, TO CONTACT AN AUTHORISED DEALER OR SERVICE CENTRE. THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES MAY AFFECT THE STABILITY AND OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REDUCE SAFETY LEVELS WITH POTENTIAL RISKS FOR THE RIDER. WARNING NEVER RIDE THE SCOOTER EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORIES (TOP BOX AND/OR WINDSHIELD) AT A SPEED HIGHER THAN 100 km/h. THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCESSORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW. IF THERE SHOULD BE NOT-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN ABNORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD BE REDUCED FURTHER. WARNING BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MECHANICAL ANTITHEFT DEVICE ON THE VEHICLE (U-SHAPED PADLOCK, DISC BLOCK, ETC.). MAINLY DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE BRAKE PIPES, TRANSMISSIONS AND/ OR ELECTRIC CABLES, AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF THE ANTITHEFT DEVICE AS WELL AS LEAVING IT ON BEFORE STARTING THE VEHI- 89 5 Spare parts and accessories WARNING 5 Spare parts and accessories CLE CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE ITS COMPONENTS AND AFFECT THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE AND HARM THE USER. 90 MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 06 Programmed maintenance 91 Scheduled maintenance table Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense) have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page. Any minor faults should be reported without delay to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it. All scheduled maintenance services must be carried out at the specified times, even if the stated mileage has not yet been reached. Carrying out scheduled services on time is necessary to ensure your warranty remains valid. For any further information concerning Warranty procedures and "Scheduled Maintenance", please refer to the "Warranty Booklet". EVERY 2 YEARS Coolant - change 6 Programmed maintenance Brake fluid - change AFTER 1,000 KM Safety locks - check Throttle lever - adjustment Engine oil - change Electrical system and battery - check Coolant level - check Brake fluid level - check Engine oil - replacement 92 6 Programmed maintenance Brake pads - check condition and wear Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - change Steering - Check Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment AFTER 5,000 KM, 15,000 KM, 25,000 KM, 35000 KM, 45,000 KM, 55,000 KM, 65,000 KM, 75,000 KM Engine oil - level check/ top-up Brake pads - check condition and wear AFTER 10,000 KM 50,000 KM 70,000 KM Safety locks - check Throttle lever - adjustment Air filter - clean Engine oil - change Electrical system and battery - check Coolant level - check Brake fluid level - check Engine oil - replacement Brake pads - check condition and wear 93 Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - check Suspensions - check Steering - Check Centre stand - lubrication Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment AFTER 20,000 KM, 35,000 KM, 50,000 KM, 65,000 KM, 80,000 KM Driving Belt - replacement 6 Programmed maintenance AFTER 20,000 KM, 40,000 KM, 80,000 KM Spark plug - replacement Throttle lever - adjustment Air filter - clean Engine oil - change Valve clearance - check Electrical system and battery - check Coolant level - check Brake fluid level - check 94 6 Programmed maintenance Engine oil - replacement Brake pads - check condition and wear Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - change Suspensions - check Steering - Check Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment 30,000 KM Safety locks - check Throttle lever - adjustment Air filter - clean Engine oil - change Electrical system and battery - check Coolant level - check Brake fluid level - check Engine oil - replacement Hub oil - check Brake pads - check condition and wear Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change 95 Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Suspensions - check Steering - Check Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment 60,000 KM Spark plug - replacement Throttle lever - adjustment Air filter - clean Engine oil - change Valve clearance - check Electrical system and battery - check Coolant level - check 6 Programmed maintenance Brake fluid level - check Engine oil - replacement Hub oil - change Brake pads - check condition and wear Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Suspensions - check 96 Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Description Product Specifications AGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle control) Oil for 4-stroke engines AGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness AGIP GP 330 Calcium complex soap-based grease with NLGI 2; ISO-L-XBCIB2 Grease (brake control levers, throttle grip) AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Engine oil SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA Synthetic oil AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid FMVSS DOT 4 Synthetic fluid SPECIAL AGIP PERMANENT fluid coolant Monoethylene glycol-based antifreeze fluid, CUNA NC 956-16 97 6 Programmed maintenance Steering - Check 98 6 Programmed maintenance TABLE OF CONTENTS A F L Air filter: 56 Fuel: 24 Fuses: 61 Light switch: 16 B Battery: 60 Brake: 58, 73 M H Maintenance: 13, 49, 91, 92 Headlight: 66 Horn: 15 Hub oil: 52 Mirrors: 73 C S Clock: 12 Saddle: 22, 25–27 Scheduled maintenance: 92 Shock absorbers: 34 Spark plug: 55 Stand: 40 Start-up: 17 I D Disc brake: 73 Display: 13 Identification: 28 Immobilizer: 18, 21 Instrument panel: 10 K E Engine oil: 50, 51 Engine stop: 17 T Key switch: 14 Keys: 18 Tank: 24 Technical Data: 81 Top box: 28 Transmission: 41 99 Tyre pressure: 33 Tyres: 54 The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding. While the basic features as described and illustrated in this manual remain unchanged, PIAGGIO - GILERA reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessory supplies, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons. Not all versions shown in this publication are available in all Countries. The availability of individual versions should be confirmed with the official Piaggio sales network. "© Copyright 2007 - PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A. Pontedera. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part is prohibited." PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A. - After-Sales V.le Rinaldo Piaggio, 23 - 56025 PONTEDERA (Pi)


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Justin Hoffman still fears every new job may be his lastNovember 25th, 2007 - 11:46 am ICT by admin
London, Nov 25 (ANI): Actor Dustin Hoffman has revealed that he still lives in fear that every job he takes will be his last.
The two-times Oscar winner, who recently turned 70, said that he is all prepared to work well into old age, and is always relieved to be offered a role.
With acting, the moment a job is over you feel like youre never going to work again. Certain things are wired in forever. Ive acted for 50 years and Im still always deeply grateful for the next role. Even today, a job comes as a relief, the Daily Express quoted him, as saying.
Despite his huge success, the Graduate star said that when he began his career, he only went to acting school because he felt he was worthless at everything else after dropping out of Santa Monica City College, where he was studying to become a jazz pianist.
He also thought taking up acting training would help him with his love life.
I believed I was a failure so I became an actor because, in acting, so few of us ever get work. I felt I could feel proud and fail with dignity as an actor. Also, in those days, all of us guys went to acting school to meet girls, which we did. It was like a dating agency, he said.
Hoffman also said that he is looking forward to making movies for a while yet, even though he is getting older.
I like the fact that it seems Im ageing so well and unless my face or ass hit the floor, Id like to go on working for as long as my body can hack it, he said. (ANI)
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Re: Solomon Abrams b.c. 1880
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Gail caraway 10/05/02
Do you have any information on the Joseph Abrams line of Madison Co. Ky. who married Lucinda Logsden. I know they had several sons. I need to know if any of them had a son named Benjamin Abrams born 1858. I have ruled out Sylvester as his father having found his children's names. I have been searching for Benjamin's parents for several years now without any luck whatsoever.
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I got some pretty good dragonfly pix in the last week, and thought I would share one a day until I run out. Won't take me too long…
I definitely have to get myself a book on dragonfly and damselfly identification so I can give him a name. For now, we'll call him "Bob".
(p.s. I did a little searching on line, and I think this must be a 12-spotted skimmer dragonfly.)


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Cape Country Living is very comfortable, well-appointed self-catering guesthouse, tucked up on the mountain outside Somerset West, perfect for our anniversary weekend. An ice-cold bottle of champagne, with glasses and flowers, was waiting on our deck when we arrived. Very thoughtful! Our loft apartment had...More
"A cosy, romantic getaway with great views"


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Agentis Energy brought home $100,000 from the inaugural Illinois Clean Energy Fund Awards in Chicago Monday night. The company obtained the award after pitching its business and market strategy to a panel of energy efficiency experts and investors.
"We are honored to have been selected to receive this award," said John Lux, President of Agentis Energy. "The Clean Energy Trust has been a great supporter of what we are trying to accomplish with regards to energy reduction in the commercial and industrial space for our utility customers," he said. "We'll be able to use this funding to grow our company and make the Agentis Platform even more beneficial for our utility partners," Lux said.
Agentis Energy is a leading Smart Grid software and data analytics company providing customer engagement solutions to the global utility industry for their commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
The Illinois Clean Energy Fund is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Chicago-based Clean Energy Trust.


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The Interior of Cabin #21 is very welcoming and offers clean, cozy accommodations. Staying here took me back to my days of cabin camping that I had experienced as a 4-H member. The feeling of the outdoors, while offering 21st Century accommodations. A full bath, kitchen, bedroom, cable tv, wi-fi, and all of the amenities that are expected in a resort area.
|Cabin #21
Beach lovers will find a couple very nice beaches nearby. The beach located along the Indian River is within walking distance, and Jensen Beach located on the Atlantic Ocean is a short drive.
|Indian River Beach Located on Shore of River Palm Cottages And Fish Camp
The swimming pool here is inviting on a hot Florida day,which is surrounded with lush, tropical plants. And near the swimming pool is a nice area where a fun game of table tennis can be played for hours on end. Take note on how clean this area is!
|Table Tennis
If you and your family are wanting a different place to stay with your kiddos, River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp is the place for you! We did notice families with kids of all ages while on this property. Kids of all ages were digging in the sand, fishing from the pier, and splashing in the pool. If you want a simple place to stay with your family while enjoying nature, this is the resort for you. If you need more convincing....How about a view like this?
|The shoreline at River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp
Life gets pretty crazy in our busy world of today. River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp offers a much more casual atmosphere that will welcome your family with open arms. Go ahead, embrace it! Your family will be glad you took them back to a simpler time. The Iowa to Florida road trip took a little more casual turn while at the River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp, which we embraced. After All, It's All In a Mom's Day, Right?
*My family and I were guests on this property for one night in March of 2012. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed here are mine and nobody else's.


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The Board of Scientific Counselors for NINDS reviews and evaluates the NINDS intramural program and the work of individual scientists in this program.
Timothy A. Ryan, Ph.D. 06/30/19
Tri-Institutional Professor
Department of Biochemistry
Weill Cornell Medical College
Cornell University
New York, NY 10021
Robert H. Brown, M.D., DPhil 06/30/19
Chair and Professor
Department of Neurology
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Worcester, MA 01655
Alex L. Kolodkin, Ph.D. 06/30/18
Department of Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD 21205
Diane Lipscombe, Ph.D. 06/30/21
Brown Institute for Brain Science
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
RichardO'Brien, M.D., Ph.D. 06/30/21
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC 27704
Diego Restrepo, Ph.D. 06/30/21
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO 80045
David G. Standaert, M.D., Ph.D. 06/30/21
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 35294-0021
Clifford Woolf, M.D., Ph.D. 06/30/19
F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center
Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, MA 02115
Term ends on 6/30 of year noted.
Executive Secretary
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Scientific Director
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Sir George intervenes in local health debate.
25 Jan 2000
Rt Hon Alan Milburn MP
Secretary of State for Health
January 25th, 2000
I am writing to ask you to instruct the North and Mid-Hants Health Authority to cancel their forthcoming consultation programme on the Health Economy Recovery Programme, and to abandon the search for service reductions totalling £10 million pounds. I am doing so in the light of the changed prospects for the NHS Budget, following the statements made by the Prime Minister on the Frost programme on January 16th, and in the House of Commons on January 19th.
There are at the moment two separate exercises involving the NHS in my constituency. The first is the current consultation on the management structure, set out in the document "Future Organisation Arrangements for Services in Andover", to follow the proposed dissolution of the Andover NHS Trust on March 31st. This consultation is scheduled to end on February 4th. The second is the proposed HERP, advanced notice of which was given in the December edition of "Health Outlook", published by the Health Authority with the headline "Closing the £10m cash gap." The Health Authority makes it clear it is looking for economies of £10 million per annum by March 2002. In passing, I note that it says that "In simple terms, for every 10 residents, the health authority is funded for eight – the biggest difference in the country."
The Chief Executive said at the AGM of the Andover NHS Trust, which I attended on September 30 at Andover Guildhall, that the HERP would have a "serious impact on patient services." Health Outlook refers obliquely to "reconfiguring acute services" and "to minimising the need for compulsory redundancies." All these statements sit uneasily with the letter you sent me on Dec 21st, telling me that the resources you have allocated to my Health Authority will help create the "fast, fair and convenient health services that patients expect."
Each of the two exercises is a difficult one provoking strong reactions in my constituency. I can do no better than let you see last week's local press on the NHS. I attach the front page of the Andover Advertiser of January 21st, and page 4 of the Basingstoke Gazette of the same date – popular and reputable local newspapers that reflect the views and anxieties of their readers.
The two exercises of course impact on each other. The failure to reach a consensus on the first – who should take over management from the Andover District Community Health Care Trust - is due in part to fears of the consequences of the second. If the robust, successful and efficient local management which has run the service so well is to be abolished, and an as yet undefined successor authority takes over, perhaps as an interim solution, there is an understandable view that local services will be more exposed to reductions. I strongly support that view.
There has been much criticism of the consultation process; Test Valley Borough Council wrote on January 5th to the Chief Executive of North & Mid-Hampshire Health Authority, questioning whether any change (to the management structure) was appropriate at this stage, and expressing unhappiness at the lack of breadth of consultation. Winchester and Central Hampshire Community Health Council has criticised the way the consultation process was managed, in particular who was sent the consultation document. It has asked for a number of assurances and guarantees, if the preferred Option is to go ahead, and has expressed its grave concern at some of the consequences and risks. Many local voluntary organisations such as Age Concern, Andover and District Mencap, Arthritis Care have written to object both about the process and the preferred option. The debate about who takes over from the Trust has not been assisted by the pressure on Andover Primary Care Group – only set up in April last year by the Government – to merge with another PCG; or by the decision to reject the option originally preferred by the PCG and the local authority, namely the establishment of a Directly Managed Unit.
Nonetheless, I believe it may be possible to secure agreement on the management structure, if the threat of the HERP is lifted. It is the inability to make guarantees about future service levels which underlies much of the unhappiness about the transfer of responsibility. There is still no agreement between Winchester and Andover, although this was promised in the Option. Although Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare Trust will not commit themselves to guarantees, I believe guarantees might be given in terms that reassure the public, which brings me to the second of the two exercises, consultation on, amongst other matters, service reductions.
This consultation is due to start in the Spring. The local NHS Budget for 2000/2001 has been fixed, but we have been told that the economies of £10 million per annum have to be secured by March 2002. This means that the service reductions that emerge from the consultation are likely to start in the year beginning April 2001, though some may start earlier. But it is now clear from the Prime Minister that that is the year in which the uplift in the NHS Budget he announced last week will start. The baseline on which the Health Authority is currently working will have been overtaken by then by the new higher one to be announced this summer, at the conclusion of the second Comprehensive Spending Review. It would be absolutely absurd to spend this summer consulting on service reductions when, at the end of the summer, NHS Budgets will be increased. The exercise will be a complete waste of time, a diversion of management effort and a cause of needless public anxiety.
The Prime Minister said in the House last Wednesday "If the Opposition think that the public will be disappointed, come July and the comprehensive spending review, they will find they are the ones to be disappointed." (Hansard, Jan 19th Col 838) Your fellow Health Minister from Wales said "We shall ensure that, over five years, there is a 5 per cent real-terms funding growth in the national health service." (Hansard, Jan 18th Col 744) The Prime Minister confirmed the 5% figure both on Frost and in the House.
Your department will have worked out what this means in terms of an increase in your budget, beginning in April 2001. The Guardian estimates it to be £4.5 billion per year (Page 1, January 22nd) . The population of North & Mid Hampshire is 558,219 out of a national total of 49,347,571 or 1.3%. (It is set to grow, with the population of Andover alone rising by 8,000 over the next five years.) They could therefore expect an uplift of £50 million on April 1st 2001 - five times the figure that the HERP is seeking to reduce the budget by.
I hope this demonstrates the sheer absurdity of the Government pressing ahead with the local HERP. If it abandons it, that in turn can unlock the key to the pressing question about the future of local services.
I want to move the whole debate about health care in my constituency forward; I want confidence in the future management structure; I want certainty about the level of resources. The debate we both want to see is a positive debate about how we invest extra resources into the local health service, not a negative one about how we cut it back.
I and my constituents look forward to a positive response to this letter.
Yours sincerely
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|Where can I buy lemon grass, looked up in library and has nothing about this grass for tea.
|Lemongrass is easy to grow from seed, but if you find some at the grocery or specialty store, choose a stalk with a few roots still attached and you can put that in water and root it there to be transplanted into the garden later. I actually saw some Lemongrass starts at the garden center this spring, so hopefully in the near future, Lemongrass starts will be more widely available everywhere. Lemongrass prefers a sandy-type soil, but likes the soil evenly moist, so a good layer of mulch is a must for this plant. A bog type situation also works well for Lemongrass.
Lemongrass is not frost-hardy, so in the colder climates it should be dug and potted to be grown indoors in a sunny window for the winter. Use it in chicken and seafood dishes, curries, casseroles, soups, and stews. Ground stalks can be added directly to dishes. It can be frozen, dried, or used fresh.
You can purchase seeds from Henry Fields (www.henryfields.com) or from organic supermarkets.


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The other day,I was at my woodland hide. A robin was posing for the camera. Cracking little bird.
I had other birds too.
Wildlife Photography
by fred 2 Comments
This morning, I went with some seeds at one of my feeding stations and came across another fox! It is easy to see them at the moment. I took this picture with my 500mm….I am lucky with foxes. I have to process all the pictures that I took in my woodland Hide. I had another fox there too. it came and took some peanuts that I placed on the ground,but it always was standing behind some of my perch….
Snow, glorious snow. At last some great weather.For me every time snow come down,it`s like Christmas .
The difficulty is to find out where to go. As you want to score on those special days.At the moment,I have four feeding stations going . One in a reed bed, one in woodland, one in open countryside and one more "Raptor" hide. That was the hide that was flooded. This morning I decide to go to the Raptor hide. I had a road kill with me. I arrive in my hide and after setting everything up I waited three hours….No Raptor in sight but my favorite mammal appeared. A magnificent red fox….I was lucky to see and photograph that special mammal. To photograph a fox is one thing but to photograph a fox in the snow is always very special. I have done it hundred time but it always thrill me to do it….In the afternoon I went to my woodland hide for another four hours…..
Yep, yesterday, the sun was shining.Not for very long but it was there.
At the moment there are waxwings all over the country. They must be thousands of them. Yesterday afternoon, I went to try photographing them.
I was with a group of about thirty waxwings. It was very nice to be able to take a few pictures of anything really. It is always very pleasing to photograph a very sexy bird.
Today, everything is back to normal….it`s raining! AGAIN
I don`t know about ringing birds but this one`s legs were coverered with rings….not very nice.
Also, they were some strange people trying to photograph those beautiful birds 🙂 let`s call them "the three amigo" 🙂


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